Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - July, 2019
A First Nations-owned renewable energy project in north-east Victoria is moving ahead.
Blacktown backs pesticide tests
Blacktown Council will test new pesticides after workers went on strike over Roundup.
Local recycling suggested
The recycling industry wants to kickstart the domestic market to reduce the reliance on Asian countries.
Ancient eel traps honoured
A Victorian indigenous site older than the pyramids, the Acropolis and Stonehenge has won World Heritage status.
Artificial light affecting fish
A new report says clownfish reproduction is threatened by artificial light in coral reefs.
Cats nip billions
Experts say pet and feral cats together kill over two billion reptiles, birds and mammals per year in Australia.
Cave drips offer rainfall insight
The world’s first-ever analysis of cave drip waters has shown stalagmites can provide vital clues towards understanding past rainfall patterns.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
Solar desal does double duty
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
Victoria watching water deals
Victoria is tightening access to water from the Murray River, and wants other states to do the same.
Big mark from LNG methane
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
EPA speaks on Adelaide leak
Authorities have proposed a groundwater ban in part of Adelaide because of contamination from uranium and degreasing chemicals.
Farms slighted in SA mining reform
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Green progress assessed
An analysis has found that some states are well on the way to meeting their renewable energy commitments.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
MIT moves into SA
MIT has announced plans to set up a new research centre in Adelaide's Lot Fourteen CBD innovation precinct.
Blacktown staff refuse Roundup
More than 500 Sydney council workers have walked off the job over concerns about the weed killer Roundup.
Aboriginal water levy supported
A new survey suggests most Australians would pay a levy of around $21 to reallocate water to Aboriginal people.